Tool and Hoist Specialties Company
Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet — Fractures — LONGVIEW, TEXAS
| Employer | Tool and Hoist Specialties Company | Report ID | 2022021603 |
| Address | 3311 Sue Belle Lake Rd, Snider Industries | City, State ZIP | LONGVIEW, TEXAS 75604 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333923 | Inspection # | 1579666 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.53000, -94.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a roof. The employee stepped on a sheet and fell through to the concrete about 28-30 feet below. Both of his legs and one arm were broken, and he was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2022, a worker at Tool and Hoist Specialties Company in LONGVIEW, TEXAS suffered fractures to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 48 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening 26 to 30 feet injuries.
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